“I do not want to maintain a [in-ground] pool and definitely don’t want to pay that price tag,” Lucas Shaw tells PEOPLE ...

Carrie Locklyn and her husband were shocked by pool quotes ranging from $70,000 to $125,000 for their backyard ...

Transform your backyard into a summer oasis with this creative DIY pool made from pallets and a giant wheel! Perfect for cooling off and having fun with family and friends, this project is easy to set ...

Transforming a small backyard corner into a relaxing outdoor retreat, this setup shows how comfortable seating, shade, and ...

When Amy Holland bought her house in Austin, Texas, in 2020, she and her husband knew they wanted to have a pool in their backyard — but not just any pool. “We don’t have kids, so we didn’t want some ...

Kristen has worked as a freelance home, design and lifestyle writer since 2021. In that time she has contributed to a number of online media outlets including Apartment Therapy, Hunker, The Everygirl, ...

For many homeowners, a backyard pool is one of the biggest lifestyle upgrades a home can offer. But outside the hottest weeks of summer, pools often end up underused – especially for adults who want a ...

Years ago, startups called Uber and Airbnb changed the way Americans thought about taxicabs and hotels. An app named Swimply is attempting another paradigm shift. This time, the subject is swimming ...

This post was updated on June 18, 2026. Public pools can have strict rules. Apartment pools can get crowded. Sometimes you need a little extra privacy. Enter: Swimply, which is essentially Airbnb but ...